topping mistake (fuck, i missed)

headiessmoka

Active Member

• Aug 30, 2011

• #1

so I was going to top this 17 day old plant but when I went to move aside the closest nodes I accidentely snapped one off.

The top I was intending to cut remains and so does the opposing node of the one that snapped. What do you guys suggest I do with it? Leave it?

Thanks

sorry for sideways picture

 

USMC

Member

• Aug 30, 2011

• #2

Super glue it back on, she wont notice it was gone.

Let it grow a bit more so you can see SOME node spacing. Give it 1-2 weeks more before you try topping again, that way you will have an idea of which way she is trying to grow.

 

Marlboro47

Well-Known Member

• Aug 30, 2011

• #3

Only thing you can do is wait, maybe look into Uncle bens topping technique. I think it requires that you wait until it has 4 or 5 true nodes, then cut it down to the third true node. Look into it for specifics.

 

cranker

Well-Known Member

• Aug 30, 2011

• #4

Marlboro47 said:

Only thing you can do is wait, maybe look into Uncle bens topping technique. I think it requires that you wait until it has 4 or 5 true nodes, then cut it down to the third true node. Look into it for specifics.

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Yes, that. It gives the stem time to strengthen

 

headiessmoka

Active Member

• Aug 31, 2011

• #5

So I guess I topped too early.. I also topped 1 other plant but without issue. What is the consequences of topping too soon? Right now I count 4 nodes.

 

MrGhettoGrower

Well-Known Member

• Aug 31, 2011

• #6

I try to top right after the 5th set of branches. This give you a bushy plant. I usually top the 2nd week of veg the sooner the better~